Shingle: meaning, definitions and examples

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shingle

[ ˈʃɪŋɡəl ]

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building material

A thin oblong piece of material, such as wood or metal, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof or sides of a building.

Synonyms

panel, slate, tile

Examples of usage

Please make sure the shingles are properly installed on the roof.
The old barn had weathered shingles on its walls.
The contractor recommended using cedar shingles for the project.

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construction

To cover with shingles, especially a roof or wall.

Synonyms

cover, overlay, sheath

Examples of usage

They decided to shingle the entire house with red tiles.
The carpenters shingled the roof of the new cabin.

Translations

Translations of the word "shingle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 telha

🇮🇳 छप्पर

🇩🇪 Dachziegel

🇮🇩 genteng

🇺🇦 черепиця

🇵🇱 gont

🇯🇵 屋根板 (やねいた)

🇫🇷 bardeau

🇪🇸 teja

🇹🇷 kiremit

🇰🇷 지붕 널

🇸🇦 قرميدة

🇨🇿 šindel

🇸🇰 šindeľ

🇨🇳 屋顶瓦

🇸🇮 skodla

🇮🇸 þakskíði

🇰🇿 қыш

🇬🇪 კრამიტი

🇦🇿 kirəmit

🇲🇽 teja

Word origin

The word 'shingle' originated from the Old English 'scingel', meaning a wooden roofing tile. It has been used for centuries to describe the overlapping roofing material used to cover buildings. Shingles can be made from various materials, including wood, metal, or asphalt, and have been an essential part of construction for protection against the elements.